Regulatory requirements. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials in accordance with Public Law 94-580 to maximum extent practical.
Packaging and marking. Military packaging shall be specified when shipments are to overseas Department of Defense (DoD) consignees. Commercial packaging may be specified for shipments to DoD consignees within the Continental United States and to non-DoD consignees worldwide. When a supplier’s normal packaging will satisfy the requirements for military packaging, it may be used.
Military packaging. Each opaque shall be preserved and packed to protect against physical damage deterioration in a logistic environment characterized by the following:
1. Multiple handling during transportation and in-transit storage.
2. Shock, vibration, and static loading forces during worldwide shipment by all transport modes.
3. Uncontrolled warehouse storage for extended periods.
4. Weather exposure during shipment and in-transit transfers.
5. Stacking loads during shipment and storage.
Quantities of opaques of like type destined to a single addressee may be unitized into one or more unit loads.
Commercial. Each opaque shall be packaged in accordance with the supplier’s normal method for retail distribution. Individually packaged compasses shipped to a single destination may be unitized to permit handling as a single unit. Shipping containers shall comply with Uniform Freight Classification or National Motor Freight Classification rules.
Safety. The opaque shall be provided with instructions for safe use, handling and disposal. Warnings shall be provided, as necessary, to advise user of hazards and methods to combat the hazards.
Marking. Unit, intermediate (when provided), and exterior packs shall be marked with the item nomenclature, stock or part, quantity per pack, and contract number as a minimum; additional marking shall be as specified in the contract or order. Exterior packs shall have an addition the complete consignee’s address. Markings shall be applied in a legible manner, in a contrasting color, of an appropriate size, and of waterproof materials.
Quality assurance. The opaques shall be examined for the following defects. Presence of one or more defects shall be cause for rejection.
1. Pigment, form or packaged units not as specified.
2. The opaques separate or crystallize.
3. Working properties not as specified.
4. Drying properties not as specified.
5. Thinning and removal properties not as specified.
6. Packaging and marking not as specified.
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